Posted by Dustin on 05.19.2010 at 11:54 am

Ausiello has reported two major “Desperate Housewives” stories over the past two days.

First the good news, Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty) joins the cast as a new trouble making neighbor. Side note, there was a rumor/spoiler going around it was a whole family that moved onto the block at the end of the season (as they do with every season), but only Paul Young showed up this time. Could Vanessa’s character be his new wife?

Second the . . . good news? Kyle MacLachlan (Orson) is leaving the show, but may appear on one or two final episodes next season. His character Orson did walk out on Bree at the end of this season. Frankly I’ve loathed Orson for a long time now, so I am not unhappy to see him go!

Posted by Dustin on 05.18.2010 at 1:09 pm

Ausiello has revealed (as have others, re Kristin) that CBS has canceled “Ghost Whisperer,” but renewed “Medium.”

Just as with last year when CBS rescued “Medium,” there is a chance that ABC could pick up “Ghost Whisperer.”

The official CBS schedule for next year will be revealed in a few days, with ABC announcing theirs today.

Posted by Dustin on 05.17.2010 at 7:45 pm

It’s been a long long time since I blogged about “Ghost Whisperer” or “Medium.” While I’ve been enjoying the later, I can’t say the same for “Ghost Whisperer.” The events of last season, the Jim/Sam stuff and then the jump with Aiden, have in part screwed up a lot of the show I feel.

I wanted more storyline arcs from the show, more cohesion. What we got was Aiden and the Shineys and Shadows thrown in every now and then, usually in the final five minutes. Unless I missed an episode, or they intend to rectify it in the finale, did they ever at all resolve half the ghosts at the hospital they introduced and just left us with?

Now as the finale approaches, we have Melinda and Jim pondering trying to convince Aiden that the ghosts he sees aren’t real. This might break his ability, so they think, as it’s how most kids grow out of seeing ghosts. Most kid’s ghosts don’t try and kill them though!

Speaking of the finale, did anyone think both “Ghost Whisperer” and “Medium” seem to have an eerily similar concept in store next week?

A pick-up for both “Medium” and “Ghost Whisperer” for another season looks good. The failing ratings for “GW” might mean it’s a final season. “Gary Unmarried” meanwhile might not be coming back. We can only hope that means sending Jay Mohr/Payne back. I feel that would really revitalize the show!

On “Medium” I’ve really loved some of the interesting shows they’ve been doing, like the one that focused on Ariel recently. Also the storyline arc with Joe and his job were great, with his boss getting the boot and him taking over.

I loved this last episode with Marie stealing Joe’s old toys, but as a toy collector had a bone to pick with that comic shop guy. He told Joe that the toys were “Very Fine” condition, but after Marie took them they were not as well preserved, so he couldn’t sell them for as much as he once could. In what world is someone’s name written on the backs of toys in red nail polish considered “Very Fine” condition. I think not!

Posted by Dustin on 04.19.2010 at 4:26 pm

The rest of the upcoming show spoilers, up until the season finales (which I’ve already posted).

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Posted by Dustin on 04.15.2010 at 9:12 pm

Friday, May 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)
GHOST WHISPERER-When Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt) investigates a poltergeist in Grandview hospital, a final showdown looms with the supernatural forces threatening her and her son.

Friday, May 21 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)
MEDIUM-When Allison’s (Patricia Arquette) brain tumor resurfaces, its aftermath could have life-altering consequences for her family and friends. Guest stars include Teri Polo (“The West Wing”) as murder victim Mary-Louise Graff and Margaret Colin (“Gossip Girl”) as D.A. Kelly Shuler.

Posted by Dustin on 04.03.2010 at 4:52 pm

Bunches of spoilers for upcoming shows of “Ghost Whisperer” and “Medium!” (Unfortunately late April also seems to bring bunches of reruns as well).

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Posted by Dustin on 03.08.2010 at 5:45 pm

MELINDA BATTLES FOR THE SOUL OF A LITTLE GIRL WHO’S BEEN TRAPPED IN A HAUNTED HOUSE FOR YEARS, ON “GHOST WHISPERER,” FRIDAY, MARCH 12

“Old Sins Cast Long Shadows” – A routine estate sale lands Melinda in the center of dark forces battling for the soul of a little girl (“Cassidy”) who’s been trapped in a violently haunted house for years, on GHOST WHISPERER, Friday, March 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

ALLISON AND JOE’S WEDDING IS REVISITED, AND AS THEY PREPARE FOR THEIR BIG DAY, SHE MUST ALSO DEAL WITH THE INCREASING POWER OF HER “GIFT” AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR HER AND JOE’S FUTURE, ON “MEDIUM,” FRIDAY, MARCH 12

Bruce Gray (“Recount,” “Playmakers”) and Kathy Baker (“Boston Public,” “Picket Fences”) Reprise Their Roles as Joe’s Parents; Ellen Geer (“Desperate Housewives”) Returns as Allison’s Grandma Benoit

“Allison Rolen Got Married” – Allison and Joe’s wedding is revisited, and as they prepare for their big day, she must also cope with the increasing strength of her “gift” and what these glimpses into her possible future could mean for her and her life with Joe, on MEDIUM, Friday, Friday, March 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Bruce Gray and Kathy Baker reprise their roles as Joe’s parents; Ellen Geer returns as Allison’s Grandma Benoit.

Posted by Dustin on 01.30.2010 at 2:32 pm

Last night was a new line-up of the Friday Night Spooky Shows. Here are some thoughts . . .

On “Ghost Whisperer” Melinda and company investigated the case of a guy haunted by visions of killing his girlfriend. In truth he was having memories of his biological father killing his mother (he was adopted as a young boy). His father was haunting him and giving him the visions. Both his father and sister had some fatal form of a sleep disorder, and the father was convinced demons would possess him if he slept. He thought the son had it as well and was tormenting him, keeping him awake. He was also trying to ruin his son’s relationship, he was engaged and planning on children. The father thought the issue would be passed down to another generation. The son didn’t have the disorder though, and Melinda ended up saving the world again!

This wasn’t one of my favorite episodes. In fact I got a little bored with it and my mind drifted. I feel like that has been happening a lot lately with this show. While it’s still #1 on Friday’s, because it really is the only thing on, I feel with so little competition perhaps the show is getting a little sloppy or lazy with the stories?

It was good to see Jim back and part of the story. I also noticed when he introduced himself to the patient he called himself Jim, not Sam Lucas. At this point I think the show realized what an utter flop last season’s story was and is trying to erase act like there is no Sam.

Over on “Medium,” Allison was investigating the case of a girl running away from a psych ward and supposedly killing her doctor. Allison soon began to suspect the girl’s roommate brother of having killed the doctor, the run-away girl as well as his/the roommate’s parents, who she was convicted of killing in fact. So confusing I know! This was one of those episodes that if your mind wandered, you would have missed something big. In the end, it turned out the roommate and the brother formulated a plan to kill their rich parents, she would act crazy to take the blame then be released when better, but she talked too much to her catatonic roommate who then began repeating what she told her. So they had to kill the roommate, the brother killed the doctor (who knew their secret) and then the girl killed her brother as well in order to get all the parents money for herself. Phew even trying to type that out made me tired!

I really liked this episode mainly because it was so twisty, and it was one where I didn’t even guess the ending till it happened. They kept it a secret up until the very end that the one girl wasn’t crazy, just acting. I liked that!

I also loved that the second story in this episode involved Bridgett having boy problems. However they just seemed to cut this story off with Ariel pointing out to Bridgett that she did like this boy, as she kept drawing him over and over in her notebook really well. Marie it seemed also had a crush on him, as she had been writing over and over “I Love Finn.” One of Marie’s pages got into Bridgett’s notebook and Bridgett thought she must have spaced out and done it, that she must like this boy, but later realized it was Marie who had the crush. This upset her as for once she thought she had done something normal. I do have to say, for someone who just started using full sentences this season (Marie), she has some very grown up handwriting!

I am really hoping that sometime soon we get some storyline arcs on both these shows. Some episodes that start stringing together to further some plot of the season. More on Joe’s job on “Medium” and perhaps some way to wrap up all the hospital ghosts left hanging on “Ghost Whisperer.” The shinnies storyline really doesn’t interest me too much on that show unfortunately.

Posted by Dustin on 01.29.2010 at 4:31 pm

Why I don’t know, but February seems to be filled with a lot of reruns for both shows! Isn’t this sweeps month? The only shows that aren’t repeats are for February 5th. Then the next new one is March 5th (“Medium” release is out, nothing for “Ghost Whisperer” yet).

WHEN NED’S PROFESSOR IS HAUNTED BY A GHOST, IT TAKES A OUIJA BOARD TO UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY, ON “GHOST WHISPERER,” FRIDAY, FEB. 5

Margaret Cho (“Drop Dead Diva”) Guest Stars as Professor Avery Grant, Ned’s College Professor

“Dead to Me” – When Ned’s Occult Anthropology professor is stalked by the ghost of a secret admirer, a Ouija board is used to try and solve the mystery but instead creates a new one that threatens a life, on GHOST WHISPERER, Friday, Feb. 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

ALLISON WONDERS WHY SHE KEEPS SEEING THE FACE OF ONE MAN IN THE FACES OF PEOPLE SHE ENCOUNTERS IN HER DAILY LIFE, ON “MEDIUM,” FRIDAY, FEB. 5

Diedrich Bader (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “The Drew Carey Show”) Guest Stars as Fred Rovick, the Man Whose Face Allison Keeps Seeing in Other People

“Will the Real Fred Rovick Please Stand Up?” – A perplexed Allison must figure out why she keeps seeing the face of one man in the faces of other people in her daily life, including that of her husband, Joe. Also, Ariel makes an interesting acquaintance while babysitting a challenging young boy, on MEDIUM, Friday, Feb. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

AFTER ALLISON IS MUGGED, HER CONCERN FOR PERSONAL SAFETY LEADS HER TO TAKE DEFENSE CLASSES, ON “MEDIUM,” FRIDAY, MARCH 5

Guest Stars Include Laura Prepon (“That ’70s Show”) as Self-Defense Instructor Kira Hudack and Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”) as Detective Scanlon’s Brother, Paul

“How to Beat a Bad Guy” – After Allison is mugged, she decides to take charge by enrolling in self-defense classes. Also, Devalos investigates a teenager’s rape and an undercover cop’s possible murder, and the suspect may have very close ties to Scanlon, on MEDIUM, Friday, March 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Laura Prepon as self-defense instructor Kira Hudack, and Dean Norris as Detective Scanlon’s brother, Paul.

Posted by Dustin on 01.16.2010 at 6:38 pm

Some upcoming episode releases for both shows until the first week of February. There is a repeat of “Medium” and “Ghost Whisperer” on January 29th. Also the episode of “Medium” that was to air this Friday airs next Friday instead, as there was a substitution this week with a different episode it would appear.

*Update* Because of the Hope For Haiti special airing Friday the 22nd, all these episodes will air a week later than the dates listed.

MELINDA DISCOVERS A FAMILY SECRET THAT HAS KILLED BEFORE, AND MAY KILL AGAIN, ON “GHOST WHISPERER,” FRIDAY, JAN. 22

“Living Nightmare” – When Melinda discovers a family secret, madness grips the hospital and the town when a ghost who is making no sense haunts a patient who’s making even less, on GHOST WHISPERER, Friday, Jan. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

ALLISON MEETS A GIRL FROM HER DREAMS AND QUESTIONS WHETHER THIS ONCE-TROUBLED PERSON COULD HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF KILLING HER OWN PARENTS, ON “MEDIUM,” FRIDAY, JAN. 22

Danielle Panabaker (“Shark,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) Guest Stars as Summer Lowry, the Schizophrenic Girl from Allison’s Dreams

“Psych” – Allison dreams of a schizophrenic child, who she later meets as the well-adjusted roommate of a missing psychiatric patient, and questions whether she was responsible for killing her own parents. Also, Bridgette is confused about her feelings for a boy, on MEDIUM, Friday, Jan. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Danielle Panabaker guest stars as Summer Lowry, the schizophrenic young girl from Allison’s dreams.

ALLISON WONDERS WHY SHE KEEPS SEEING THE FACE OF ONE MAN IN THE FACES OF PEOPLE SHE ENCOUNTERS IN HER DAILY LIFE, ON “MEDIUM,” FRIDAY, FEB. 5

Diedrich Bader (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “The Drew Carey Show”) Guest Stars as Fred Rovick, the Man Whose Face Allison Keeps Seeing in Other People

“Will the Real Fred Rovick Please Stand Up?” – A perplexed Allison must figure out why she keeps seeing the face of one man in the faces of other people in her daily life, including that of her husband, Joe. Also, Ariel makes an interesting acquaintance while babysitting a challenging young boy, on MEDIUM, Friday, Feb. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.